Unit Coordinator- MedSurg

Schedule

24 Hours (3p-11p), Rotating Weekends

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit.

• Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff; responds to questions appropriately, referring items to authorized staff.
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously; maintains positive communication with other departments; makes telephone calls to physician consults, other departments for assistance (e.g., Information Systems), and informs physicians of admissions.
• Assists staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
• Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders and other messages.
• Demonstrates awareness of patients’ rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Transcribes physician and nursing orders accurately, neatly and timely; places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.
• Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admission as needed.
• Accurately enters orders into Epic.
• Fax medication orders to pharmacy; notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for clarification; notes time called in margin of physician order sheet.
• Prepares chart for discharge and ensures chart is complete; compiles all discharge paperwork.
• Enters discharges into computer.
• Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as changes in patients’ conditions.
• Accurately files test results in a timely manner.
• Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.
• Increases knowledge and use of hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
• Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by nurse manager.
• Reports broken equipment, enters work orders into Epic and calls outside vendors regarding special equipment.
• Reports to work promptly.
• Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Appearance is professional in accordance with the dress code.
• Asks appropriate questions within job description when encountering unfamiliar circumstances.
• Performs work of equal skills, effort and responsibility as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Unit Coordinator SEIU

Med Surg 4A

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum one-year clerical experience.
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; computer skills required; knowledge of medical terminology required; experience working in an outpatient setting preferred.

$16.99 - $25.24

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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